Loving Natalee - Beth HollowayPage 219: I have to make difficult choices every day. I have to make a conscious decision every morning when I wake up not to be bitter, not to live in resentment and let anger control me. It's not easy. I ask God to help me._____

“A person of integrity expects to be believed and when he’s not, he let’s time prove him right.” -unknown

Latest update from Savanna. She is still stable. They put in her central port today. She has not lost any weight & hasn't gained any either. Still 1lb 3oz. Neonatologist said she surprises him hourly by staying so stable. Her BP, oxygen level & heart rate are all staying exactly where they need to be. She has her left eye about 1/2 the way open.Not getting mom's milk yet but it is in the freezer for her at NICU.I checked on several of the other babies there today. All are holding their own.MONKEY PRAYERS AT WORK!!!! Please keep them going. There were 24 babies in the NICU as of today.I can't praise the NICU staff enough at the hospital. They are very dedicated to each baby.

Latest update from Savanna. She is still stable. They put in her central port today. She has not lost any weight & hasn't gained any either. Still 1lb 3oz. Neonatologist said she surprises him hourly by staying so stable. Her BP, oxygen level & heart rate are all staying exactly where they need to be. She has her left eye about 1/2 the way open.Not getting mom's milk yet but it is in the freezer for her at NICU.I checked on several of the other babies there today. All are holding their own.MONKEY PRAYERS AT WORK!!!! Please keep them going. There were 24 babies in the NICU as of today.I can't praise the NICU staff enough at the hospital. They are very dedicated to each baby.

I have a friend who's a NICU nurse at Northside. They are a SPECIAL bunch, those NICU nurses. And you're exactly right, DEDICATED is the name of their game.

Several years ago, my BFF's niece delivered WAY EARLY...like Dec. 10 when the baby wasn't due until March. Baby had to stay in hospital until her due date.....in March. Today, she is doing great, playing t-ball and chasing her little sister around the house. Miracles happen.

Loving Natalee - Beth HollowayPage 219: I have to make difficult choices every day. I have to make a conscious decision every morning when I wake up not to be bitter, not to live in resentment and let anger control me. It's not easy. I ask God to help me._____

“A person of integrity expects to be believed and when he’s not, he let’s time prove him right.” -unknown

Yap ... this flower arrangement has a history. Bearlyhere gave them to Peaches. Peaches was coming along great so ... I stole them from her and presented them to Klaas. Klaas is now on the mend and the flowers are still very beautiful so ... I stole them from her so you could enjoy.

If only someone could teach me how to bring images to the forum ... I could put my life of crime behind me.

Yap ... I hope you are having a good day.

God Bless

Janet

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Loving Natalee - Beth HollowayPage 219: I have to make difficult choices every day. I have to make a conscious decision every morning when I wake up not to be bitter, not to live in resentment and let anger control me. It's not easy. I ask God to help me._____

“A person of integrity expects to be believed and when he’s not, he let’s time prove him right.” -unknown

Again, I can't thank you all enough for the prayers. I had a long talk today with the neonatologist & he is so encouraged with Savana's progress. They started giving her Mom's milk today & decreased her oxygen input as she was doing so well. He sais he normally doesn't even think about giving a micro preemie Mom's milk until at least 1 -2 weeks od age but she is progressing so weel, he was going to feed her. She was swallowing on her own today!!. My DD got to change her diaper today & we both got to touch her for the 1st time. Savanna sticks her big toe up in the air (like a thumbs up) when I talk with her & tell her she is Mimi's little angel & to keep fighting. The doctor said God has to be in control because there is only so much he can do & she is doing so well. She is the smallest baby in NICU & of course the most precious (can you tell I am partial??)Please keep bombarding heaven with prayers for not only Savanna but all the babies & staff of the NICU. They are a great team & I can't praise them enough.

Monkeys - this isn't a big deal, but if you can spare the occasional prayer for me over the next few days, I'd appreciate it. I've picked up a nasty virus from work, and I feel pretty miserable. I feel like I have thorns in my throat, my head throbs, my ears ache, and I can't eat or drink much of anything. Last night I managed to eat two bites of something and was sick as the proverbial dog for hours after that.

This is one of the most icky and painful viruses I've ever had, so any prayers would be most appreciated.

(I was supposed to meet our great monkey TerryD for dinner tonight as he passes through town, but I don't think that's gonna happen now.)

Yap: Thank you for the update on precious Savana. God is good and He is without a doubt working in her little life. It is so wonderful to hear how well she is doing. I am keeping you all in my prayers. I bet you can't wait to get lots of smoochies from her! Take care of yourself and be sure that Christi rests too!

BT - I will certainly pray for you and a quick recovery! Being sick like that is just awful. Be sure to rest and drink plenty of liquids(if you can keep them down) Don't forget that popcicles are good too, they can cool that throat and get liquids in you!

Also, prayers for all the monkeys - and their spoken and unspoken requests.

Special prayers for Beth, Dave, Matt and all the family. It has been 3 long years of being without Natalee and I am sure the anniversary of her disapearance is even more difficult.

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Monkeys could you please pray extra hard for Savanna? She had platelets this afternoon & now has a quarter size bruise on left side. Dr doesn't know what caused it but wants to watch her very closely. They did an xray & didnt see blood in the deep tissue. He says it is a wait n see thing. If it turns into gangrene, it will be grave.Please say extra prayers that this is just a bump in the road.

Monkeys could you please pray extra hard for Savanna? She had platelets this afternoon & now has a quarter size bruise on left side. Dr doesn't know what caused it but wants to watch her very closely. They did an xray & didnt see blood in the deep tissue. He says it is a wait n see thing. If it turns into gangrene, it will be grave.Please say extra prayers that this is just a bump in the road.

Extra prayers coming Savanna's way right now

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Monkeys could you please pray extra hard for Savanna? She had platelets this afternoon & now has a quarter size bruise on left side. Dr doesn't know what caused it but wants to watch her very closely. They did an xray & didnt see blood in the deep tissue. He says it is a wait n see thing. If it turns into gangrene, it will be grave.Please say extra prayers that this is just a bump in the road.

You bet.

Yap ... the prayer chain that begain prior to Savanna Hope's arrival will return to our church tomorrow. I have just requested that the chain of prayers for you, your family and Savannah Hope that began with the ladies' group in our church ... to four local churches ... to one church in the upper Fraser Valley ... to two churches in Alberta and ... then across the border to one church in Portland ... be repeated.

Yap ... grab on tightly to the hand of God. He truly is the anchor that holds firm in the storms of our lives.

Janet

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Loving Natalee - Beth HollowayPage 219: I have to make difficult choices every day. I have to make a conscious decision every morning when I wake up not to be bitter, not to live in resentment and let anger control me. It's not easy. I ask God to help me._____

“A person of integrity expects to be believed and when he’s not, he let’s time prove him right.” -unknown

Savanna has had a rough night. She is listed as "very unstable" at this time. Her white count is up and they are having trouble with her blood pressure. She has been put back on her previous meds and they have changed the antibiotic. Yapp is there at the hospital with her and family. Please continue to ask God for his blessings on this child...she has hit a roadblock and needs our continued prayers. I can tell by the way Yapp was talking she is worried a lot. I don't think I did much to comfort her because, frankly, I didn't know what to say other than to wait and see what the doctor said. I don't think I was much help this morning...I was suddenly afraid for this child and this is the first time I have felt that way.

Savanna has had a rough night. She is listed as "very unstable" at this time. Her white count is up and they are having trouble with her blood pressure. She has been put back on her previous meds and they have changed the antibiotic. Yapp is there at the hospital with her and family. Please continue to ask God for his blessings on this child...she has hit a roadblock and needs our continued prayers. I can tell by the way Yapp was talking she is worried a lot. I don't think I did much to comfort her because, frankly, I didn't know what to say other than to wait and see what the doctor said. I don't think I was much help this morning...I was suddenly afraid for this child and this is the first time I have felt that way.